Make your own delicious hamburger patties for your Memorial Day barbecue this year. I prefer to make my own hamburger patties because it allows me the option to use whatever ground meat is on sale. I can make the patties smaller for children or people that might be watching calories. By making your own burger patties you will spend less and eat better burgers. These delightfully, easy, juicy grilled cheeseburgers really are the best burgers. They are good enough to eat without the cheese. So, if you want to save on calories skip the cheese and pile on the vegetables.

Divide the ground beef into four equal portions. Using your hands roll each portion into a ball.

Lay a piece of wax paper on the counter large enough for 4 patties.

Using the flat side of a small plate, press each ball into a thin round patty about about 3/4-inch thick. Round the edges. (You can place the burgers between sheets of wax paper and refrigerate until ready to use.)

On a hot and oiled grill, cook each burger for about 8-10 minutes, carefully flipping the burger halfway through the cooking time. (You can also use a George Forman Grill. Cook the hamburgers about 3 minutes. No need for flipping them over.)

Top the burgers with cheese 1 minute before done. (If using the George Forman Grill add cheese after cooking.)

These soft tacos are a perfect way to use leftover chicken, pork, steak or use some fast cooking seafood. They make a very quick, flavorful and healthy lunch or dinner. I love how healthy they are! Three tacos makes a serving-so this is a very satisfying low calorie entree.

I love stir fried recipes because you can get a healthy meal on the table quickly. You can also save time and money by using leftover meat and any vegetables sitting in your refrigerator. As good as this recipe is, you should think of it, as well as, any stir fry recipe as a starting place, to change or expand with the ingredients you need to use.

In a medium sized bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, ground red pepper, and thinly sliced sirloin (These are the first four ingredients.). Mix them well and let the steak marinate for at least 20 minutes.

While the beef marinates, slice the vegetables.

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. When pan is hot add 1 tablespoon of canola oil.

Add the sirloin to the hot oil, stirring constantly until beef is cooked to your desired doneness.

Remove beef from skillet, set aside.

Add broccoli to the skillet (or wok) stirring constantly for about 1 minute.

Add mushrooms and green onions to the broccoli, stir well and cook about 3 minutes.

Stir the water chestnuts into the broccoli mixture. Stir constantly, cook 1 more minute.

Broccoli should be crisp but tender. Remove vegetables to a bowl. Set aside.

Unbelievably juicy and flavorful, try these Teriyaki Burgers at your next cookout. They will definitely become a family favorite. These Teriyaki Burgers are heavenly with or without the cheese. For a real treat serve Greg's Barbecued Corn on the Cob along with your burgers.

Barbecue baby back ribs done to perfection! This mouthwatering crowd pleasing rib recipe is one of my brother Greg's famous barbecue recipes. These ribs are messy and delicious. They will definitely be your new favorite go to recipe for barbecue ribs. Use your favorite barbecue sauce or try Becky's BBQ Sauce. Just make sure you serve extra napkins.

Ingredients:2 racks of baby back ribsYour favorite barbecue sauce

Directions:

Cut each rack of ribs into ½ racks.

Boil them for 30 minutes at a brisk boil. Remove, rinse and let cool for a few minutes.

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